AuthorTopic: University of Maine of Suffolk? (Read 814 times)

I got into both University of Maine and Suffolk Law (evening division program).Pros?Maine- 3 years, possible in-state tuition for years 2 and 3 (roughly 20 k in-state, 30 k out of state)Suffolk- Will pay roughly 25 k / year for 3.5-4 years. But will continue working full time.. so by never leaving the work force I may graduate with a leg up compared to others?

I wouldn't mind Maine, but wouldn't want to be stuck there... I didn't know if Maine's 'reputation' or network would extend throughout New England. Essentially I plan on staying in New England after school..

I wouldn't mind Maine, but wouldn't want to be stuck there... I didn't know if Maine's 'reputation' or network would extend throughout New England. Essentially I plan on staying in New England after school..

Well, if you want to stay in NE, I'd go to Suffolk if I were you. Since you will be continuing to work full-time you'll keep your debt down. I think it'd be a decent choice for you.

In your shoes, I would attend Suffolk. It has a great network, extending beyond the legal field into business and around New England. Also, continuing to work is a big plus—especially if you're not looking to practice afterward, since (presumably) experience will be more important and taking 3 years off will be more detrimental.

As a Maine native who went to UG in Boston, my vote is for UMaine. It's the big fish in the small pond of Maine law, and after a few years at a firm like Bernstein Shur or Peirce Atwood, you could go elsewhere in New England (although you might not want to, as life in a town like Portland can be pretty sweet.)

If you go to Suffolk, for your first job you're up against a half dozen other schools, just in the Boston area alone.